His mother's unexpected death, allegedly related to his wife, spurred his resentment toward her and made him vow to seize power.
However, his wife's family holds considerable power and influence. If he wishes to inherit that power, he needs assistance from a powerful marital family. Therefore, the woman he must marry, and will marry, has to be an heiress.
Wang Ningjing can only be his Forget-me-not, his gentle haven, a woman who forever supports him from the shadows.
Honestly, Bai Xue thought Yuan Xun was a real jerk!
He wants power but doesn't want to lose Wang Ningjing. Thus, he entangles her with all sorts of tenderness, making it impossible for her to leave, no matter how hard she tries.
Strictly speaking though, Wang Ningjing is happier than Bai Xue. Despite Yuan Xun being a jerk, he is somewhat sincere to her.
Bai Xue sighed. She knew that some things wouldn't cease until one hit a brick wall with such force that it resulted in a bloody head.
